fishx65

Good one! I think I might make my hunting cabin's lawn tractor an Edge SEL!!!

I purchased a white 2010 SEL from my parental units a few months ago with 10,000 miles on it. They then went out and picked up a 2011 Mediterranean Blue SEL. They did not like the 2011 because of the stiffer ride. They were about to take a huge hit by trading in the new one so I offered to trade them the White 2010 they originally purchased. I also like the 2010 more but don't mind the 11. A few things I like more on the 2011 is the much cooler looking front end, stronger and better sounding 3.5 and it gets a few MPG's better. I just wish they would have gone with White again!!!!!

Won't bother explaining but I got stuck with a Mediterranean Blue 2011 SEL. Was not to crazy about the color but to top it off the dealership painted on a red and beige pinstripe!!!!! What the heck were they thinking???? Kinda getting used to the body color but finally couldn't take the pinstripe any longer so I got crazy the other night. First I tried the Easy-off oven cleaner trick but it did not work at all. Next in line was Laquer thinner. After about 3 hours of light rubbing with the thinner and a little polishing and waxing, the pinstripe is gone! Kinda freaky using Laquer Thinner on a brand new vehicle but it did the trick and didn't bite into the clearcoat at all. Another strange thing with this vehicle is that the EDGE emblem was put on crooked. I ended up removing it along with the SEL emblem.

Just got done undercoating my 2011 SEL. Not a hard job if you have a set of ramps or a lift. I just used ramps. Mine was pretty clean so I just gave it a quick wipe-down with grease and wax remover before starting. I used a chunk of cardboard in one hand to avoid overspray and went to town with 7 cans of rubberized undercoating. Took me about 2 hours but I still need to remove the wheels to reach a few areas I wanna hit. I was gonna take it in but I've never been to happy with all the overspray the so called "professionals" seem to get all over the rims and body panels. After a lot of research, I went with 3M's Professional Rubberized Undercoat. Kind of expensive but works fantastic and has a shorter drying time. With an online code, I was able to get it from Advance Auto for around $6.50 per can. I plan on touching it up every year cuz Michigan's winter salt factory is a killer.

After a full week in the 2011 I can add a few more observations. The 11's steering wheel controls for the radio and cruise control are much easier to operate without looking. The 2011's basic single disc stereo sounds horrible!!!! So far, I seem to be getting about 2 MPG better then the 2010 did. Just drove 230 miles to my Northern Michigan cabin and got 27 MPG according to the idiot gauge. Kept her at 76 MPH on the highway. The 2010 has much brighter headlights. I'm working on trying some higher wattage bulbs for the 2011's projectors. The 2011 is slowly growing on me but I still miss the smoother ride of the 10.

Thanks C. The squeeze trick worked great. Not that happy with the brightness of these so I just ordered a few 42mm from a different vendor. I read some good things about the Dealextreme 9 led Festoons so for $2.70 each I grabbed a few. Don't mind the "Slow Boat" cuz I'm never in a hurry!!!

Just got some 39mm Festoons in the mail for my 2011 SEL and tried to install them. They fit the rear cargo light just fine but the round metal ends are way to small to fit tight in the rear dome. Where did I go wrong? I've got them working with a few wraps of good old aluminum foil but I'd rather order the right size.

Anyone switch out their 9012 bulbs with 9011's in a 2011? If so, did you notice a decent improvement? Just a question so no need for the internet police.

Looks nice but I prefer the White-out look on white vehicles and the black-out look on black vehicles.

Went to hardwire my radar detector into a new 2011 SEL today and ran into some trouble. What's up with the short posts on the mini fuses? Had a heck of a time getting the positive wire attached to these stuby little things. I've never seen this new fuse design until today. Didn't check but does a regular mini fuse slide into these outlets?

I've been driving a 2010 SEL and just switched to a 2011 SEL. Here's a few of my observations for those looking to purchase a used Edge. The 2010 rides a lot smoother then the 2011 by a good margin. Yes, they both have 18" rims with the same tires and air pressure. The 2010 feels like it has more room inside because of the design of the center console. I miss the 2010's console and dash storage trays. Maybe I'm getting old but I felt like the 2010's controls were much easier to operate. I do like the 2011's exterior looks more then the 10's but wish they would have kept the foglights instead of going with silly LED lightbars. The 2011 definitely has less road noise then the 2010 but the difference is minimal. As you can tell, I think the 2010 is the better of the two years.

Talked to a buddy that said he can grab me a Sync module. Now I'm wondering if I could just plug the Sync module into my headunit cuz it already has the phone button. If this would work, I would just need to figure out how to hookup the microphone. Anyone know if the plug is already there for a Sync module?

2010 SEL. I've got the basic 6 disc CD radio without Sync. Can I just find the same headunit with the Sync option and swap it in?? Will I be missing anything like a microphone? Will I then have bluetooth capability? Right now I hardwire my phone to the auxillary port everytime I get in my Edge. Thanks, FishX65

Lots of nice used Edge's out there. Battery terminals corroded that bad would tell me that the previous owner new nothing about autos or just didn't take care of it. Yes, it's a cheap fix but may indicate that the vehicle was not maintained well. You will find a really nice Edge if you take your time. Good luck!

Fry, I'm one of those LED flashlight nuts and do a pretty good job keeping up with the latest LED tech. Any idea what kind of LED Ford uses in that light strip? Do you think it's possible to solder a more powerful LED to the board? I was thinking that swapping the single factory LED with a single Cree XML or XPG LED could increase the brightness by a huge margin. If you post a pic of the factory LED over on Candlepowerforums.com, those guys can tell you what type it is. I have a few of the newer Cree XML's in small flashlights that crank out over 300 lumens at 3 amps using a single 4 volt Lithium Ion battery!

I live in Michigan and have tried many different brands of wax over the years. So far, Zaino seems to protect the longest for me so I've been using it for the last 6 years.. Not a big fan of the high cost but the durability is worth it to me.

Thanks Carbon, that looks perfect!! Gonna find me a Drawtite this week.

Gonna install a class III hitch on my 2010 SEL next week. I do not want the hitch cross member visible. As far as I can tell, the Drawtite and the Hidden Hitch will only show the receiver. Can anyone with one of these two post a pic or at least let me know if the cross member is high enough to be completely hidden. Thanks, FishX

Keep soaking them with water and scrub with a soft carwash mitt and soap a few times. It takes a while but I think it's the best way to get them off without damage to the paint.

Sorry, not that bright when it comes to posting pics on the web. The structure I built looks identical to Platinum White's pics. I can give you the measurements if you decide to build this.

Just wanted to say thanks for this Mod idea!!! I just did this to my 2010 and it turned out really nice. The sides on mine are 1/2" plywood and the cross member is a 1x2. It's a little tricky getting the sides to fit over some of the body caulk, wiring and a few floorboard curves but not bad. I used a jigsaw to cut a few chunks off the bottom so the sides would sit flush with the floor. Ya gotta get the height right because it supports the carpeted floor panel. Before I installed this structure, I laid down some of that automotive trunk carpet and painted the wood to match the interior trim panels. Tons of room for all the crap I take on my many hunting and fishing adventures!!!!!!!

I've been using this same combo for years in all my Fords that call for 5w20. Wallymart sells it cheap and seems to always have it in stock. Was thinking about switching to Mobil One 5w20 but I just don't see any reason to.

I've spent a lot of time in a 2010 and 2011 SEL. The 2011 center console looks really cool but it is a little wide and has lost a lot of functionality. I'm 6' and don't have any leg room problems but much prefer the 2010 console. It's nice to have that little storage tray!!!!!

Just finished installing a clear bumper protector. I've been using a product by Trimbrite for years to protect certain areas of the many vehicles I've owned. It's a thick clear vinyl that is removable. I did the bumper, sideview mirrors and headlights on my 2010 SEL. This product is not as optically clear as the bra products and is only good for flat surfaces. It's a very thick vinyl and does a very good job protecting anything it's applied to. http://www.amazon.com/Trimbrite-TRIMBRITE-T9020/dp/B000HNFCHQ I just picked up a roll at Pepboys for 20 bucks.

I just installed an AVS/Lund Bugflector II on my 2010. It looks to be identical to the weathertech. Fits perfect but I'm not to crazy about the funky wrap around design cuz it does not follow the lines of the headlights when looking at it from the sides. AVS/Lund also make one called the Aeroskin that looks very cool but it is actually double sided taped right to the outside of the hood. I might get a little crazy with the Dremel and try to get mine to look a little better. The Stampede a few posts up looks like a nice design.